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How to Make Glazed Lemon Olive Oil Cake at Home

Glazed Lemon Olive Oil Cake

A moist and tender lemon olive oil cake with a sweet citrus glaze that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Healthy Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest from about 2 lemons
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously. Add milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more lemon juice if too thick or more powdered sugar if too thin.
  7. Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Let the glaze set for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSodium: 195mgFiber: 1g

Notes

Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor - a fruity or mild olive oil works best. Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Store the glazed cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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